Now, you’re probably thinking that your sheer biking power would crush a bike made out of bamboo, but
bamboo fibers are so tough that a frame will have at least the same strength as steel. And since it’s
incredibly lightweight, most of the comparisons have been made to carbon (though don’t bank on finding
Lance Armstrong riding one anytime soon).

And while you could go chop down some giant grass yourself, we think you could learn a thing or two from
these engineering wizards out of Brooklyn, who’ve built hundreds of bamboo bikes. They’ll provide
everything you need, which is essentially the bamboo and a wrench.

Then, you and five others will go about shaping the specially treated stalks into your own frame and
wrapping a thin carbon fabric around the joints. On day two, you’ll fasten all the necessary components,
like chains, handlebars, pedals and brakes. Then pedal back home.